A royal decree was issued in Oman today announcing holiday dates for Israa Wal Miraj for public sector employees. List of holidays for UAE's public, private sector The decree by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said stated that April 3 and April 4 will be a public holiday on the occasion of Isra'a Wal Miraj, Times of Oman reported. This means Oman residents will get a three-day holiday, including the weekly off on Friday.